July 10, 2026 — 7:00pmConvenience, lifestyle, entertainment, culture, accessibility, restaurants, cafes, shopping, events, markets, festivals, sport and skyline views: living in inner Melbourne, with the city at your doorstep, offers a host of benefits.From units to warehouse conversions and renovated Victorians, here are five of the best homes in inner Melbourne for sale right now.8B Sharp Street, Northcote, VICThis Northcote family home offers the convenience of inner-city living, with stylish, luxurious design by Mason Bright Architects and construction by Chami.There is a statement façade, and in the backyard, there is an al fresco barbecue and a heated pool.Inside, the two-storey home features high-end materials and finishes, including Daino Reale marble quarried in Sardinia, natural travertine, tapware, shower and bathware by Faucet Strommen, Feltex wool-loop carpets and smart-control heating, cooling and entry.There are four bedrooms, with the option of a fifth in the above-double-garage studio, which also has a bathroom.9 Merton Place, Albert Park, VICThis Victorian house in Albert Park has undergone an architectural transformation.Period features remain, including the façade with leadlight windows and the hallway arch, and they blend with a contemporary design and floor plan.At the rear, there is an expansive living and dining area featuring a gas fireplace, skylight and bifold doors that open to the decked courtyard.The designer kitchen features stone benchtops, Smeg appliances and custom cabinetry.Other features include city views from the upper bedrooms, engineered oak floors, hydronic heating and an indoor-outdoor sound system.The home is close to Albert Park Lake and the beach.5/655-657 Victoria Street, Abbotsford, VICThis warehouse residence is in the “Skipping Girl” precinct in Abbotsford, close to Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre and the Yarra River trails.The interior of the two-storey apartment is contemporary, with an open-plan living and dining space and a separate retreat that can be used as a second lounge, media room or work-from-home space.Two of the four bedrooms include their own en suites, and the others feature built-in cabinetry.Residents of the building have exclusive access to a tennis court.33 Jenkins Street, Northcote, VICA picket fence, period facade and lush gardens welcome you to this Northcote home.The home’s original character has been preserved, with ornate fretwork archways, high ceilings, fireplaces, wooden floorboards and decorative cornice details.The kitchen is well appointed with white cabinetry, a vivid mosaic-tile splashback and a central island with breakfast bar seating. There’s a built-in oven, cooktop and dishwasher, with fridge spaces tucked behind the white cabinetry.There are four bedrooms, each with built-in robes.The property is zoned for Wales Street Primary School and Thornbury High School, and is close to High Street’s cafes and restaurants and Northcote Shopping Plaza.1/82 Abinger Street, Richmond, VICSet behind a corrugated-iron facade, this tri-level townhouse is in the W. James & Co. warehouse, which dates back nearly a century.The interior features soaring ceilings, three oversized bedrooms and city views.There are original warehouse trusses, updated ILVE and Asko appliances, towel rail heating and Hue lighting.Outside, there is a courtyard and parking for two cars. The residence is near Bridge Road, Swan Street and Victoria Gardens.More:Victoria residential propertyProperty marketProperty pricesRichmondMelbourne house pricesMelbourne luxury propertyResidential propertyProperty listingsFrom our partners